Crime & Safety

Who Stole Money From the BP Gas Station in Plant City?

The Plant City Police Department seeks the public's help in finding the armed robber who reportedly stole money Jan. 15 from the BP gas station at 2010 North Wheeler Street in Plant City.


The Plant City Police Department seeks the public's help in apprehending an armed robber who fled with money stolen from the BP gas station at 2010 North Wheeler St. in Plant City on Tuesday, Jan. 15.

According to the report, at about 4:38 p.m., the thief, a white male, waited for patrons to leave the store, then, brandishing a handgun, "approached the counter with an 18-pack of Busch beer.

"He pointed the gun at the clerk and demanded she give him the money from the register," the report notes. "The clerk complied and the suspect fled from
the scene on foot."

The suspect is was described as a white male in his late 30's, 5'05-5'07 tall,
slim to medium build, short dark hair with a mustache and wearing a green in
color shirt with blue jean overalls  and a white cowboy hat.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to contact
Detective Rader with the Plant City Police Department at (813) 707-2265.

 

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